Laowa’s newest announcement goes to make lots of people very glad. The Laowa Proteus Flex 2x Anamorphic sequence introduced a 12 months in the past is now available for purchase. Beforehand, it had solely been accessible to hire by way of Keslow Digicam.
It was initially hoped they’d be accessible to truly purchase at first of this 12 months, however that didn’t occur. Now, although, that’s modified. All six lenses, with interchangeable flare modules, are available for purchase. Nicely, pre-order.
Laowa Proteus Flex 2x Anamorphic Collection Lenses
The Proteus Flex lenses are basically the identical as Laowa’s Proteus sequence lenses however with one huge distinction. That distinction is that the Flex fashions have interchangeable flare modules. This implies you don’t want to purchase a number of copies of a lens to get completely different colors.
The person lens specs haven’t actually modified since their preliminary launch final 12 months. There have been some updates to the flare modules, although. They seem to have had a slight design refinement, and a fourth one has been added to the pack.
The sequence initially launched with 35mm, 45mm, 60mm and 85mm lenses with a most T2 aperture. A short while later, two extra focal lengths of 28mm and 100mm, additionally each with T2 apertures have been added to the lineup. All six at the moment are accessible to pre-order.
Interchangeable Flare Modules
The flare modules will let you change the color of the flare seen by way of the lens when filming. Certain, many individuals will need that traditional blue, though amber is equally as fashionable. For individuals who need to go a bit extra impartial, there’s a silver model.
Not everybody who shoots with anamorphic lenses desires to fake they’re J.J. Abrams, although, so the brand new module is obvious. Laowa says that the brand new module features a coating that minimises lens flare, letting you deal with the precise scene you’re making an attempt to file.
The entire idea of modular anamorphic lenses like that is nonetheless fascinating to me, though they’ve already been out for some time. Sadly, my finances received’t permit me to truly purchase a set and play with them. They’re actually not lenses you purchase for informal use.
Value and Availability
Every of the six lenses within the Laowa Proteus Flex 2x Anamorphic vary is obtainable to pre-order now for $9,999 every. If you wish to purchase the lot, you will get a little bit low cost. Two 3-lens units can be found for $24,999 every. One consists of the 35mm, 60mm and 100mm lenses. The opposite consists of the 28mm, 45mm and 60mm lenses.
Laowa hasn’t mentioned if there’s going to be a 6-lens set accessible with an extra low cost, however I wouldn’t get your hopes up. Shopping for the 2 units collectively is already basically “Purchase 5 get 1 free”. Lenses ought to start transport within the coming weeks.